Would you like that in black, or black?

Friday January 28, 2011    Day 212

The geranium looked very happy this morning. It does not get direct sunlight, but it had perked up quite a bit nevertheless.

We went for a walk around noon today. I have observed before, and I noted again today, that at least half of the French population wears black in the winter, and most of the rest wear quite drab colors. There are occasional flashes of bright scarves, hats or accessories, but even the bulk of those are drab. We took several photos, but we forgot to bring our pocket camera so we were stuck with the camera on the phone. I continue to be disappointed in its performance - of course, we did not buy the phone for the camera. Indeed, I am not sure what we bought the phone for!

Looking up into the historic city center, almost everyone is wearing a black or brown coat.

The view across the Comédie reveals black, brown and drab

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  This view, up the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, is also full of nothing but drab

Another shot of the Comédie from a restaurant - at least the seated guy wears royal blue.

This view toward the Polygon shopping center reveals more of the same - drab, drab, drab

Even the shops seem to offer nothing but drab clothing:

Come in and try on one of our lovely shirts.
They are available in white or drab - which would you prefer?

Party time! Get your dull, drab dress here. Large selection to choose from!

Even the Gap has mostly drab clothing, although they do have some lovely royal blue jackets

Here, both inside and out, the ladies are in drab

Come check out our shoes. Available in black or brown. Period.

Did you want that in white? or white? or white?

Sorry, only drab available here. Even the photographer in the reflection fits the profile! ;-)

On sale - all our stock - all available in the latest drab colors

Yes, we have that in black and black. Vous choises!

On sale - the latest selection of the drabbest clothing.
If you look closely, you can see reflections of both Roger (on the right in the hat) and myself just at the door.